There is true to that split, but the real army can not be fully de-powered. They still have a lot of the heavy weapons and large numbers. The Revolutionary Gua

There is true to that split, but the real army can not be fully de-powered. They still have a lot of the heavy weapons and large numbers. The Revolutionary Guard outside the professional core isn't that dangerous. I believe this split between Revolutionary Guard and the Army is what will one-day allow Iran to turn democratic.